Cryogenic chilling systems for bulk food processing
Maintain optimal temperatures during high-volume food processing with precision-engineered cryogenic chilling systems, reducing spoilage and ensuring consistent product quality across both liquid and solid food applications.
Integrates Cryogen Cooling and Injection Processes
The ACCU-CHILL® series from Linde provides cutting-edge cryogen injection systems tailored for food processing applications, ensuring precise temperature control across various production stages. These systems specialize in rapid and consistent cooling, crucial for maintaining product quality and safety from dough mixing in bakeries to chilled storage in seafood processing.
These cryogen systems operate by injecting either liquid nitrogen or carbon dioxide directly into mixers and blenders, effectively controlling the temperature of bulk and liquid food products. This feature is essential to prevent bacterial growth and ensure uniform product composition, especially in processes involving sensitive ingredients such as animal proteins and dough.
Applications range widely, covering bakery items like muffins and dough, to liquid foods such as soups and custards. Additionally, these systems are engineered for integration with existing processing lines, offering PLC controls for seamless operation and minimal manual intervention. With throughput capacities adaptable to both continuous and batch operations, the ACCU-CHILL® systems are capable of optimizing production schedules and reducing bottlenecking.
Energy efficiency is a hallmark of these systems, which condition cryogens to minimize gas vapor loss and enhance cooling performance. Constructed from durable materials, these systems are designed for easy maintenance with CIP (Clean-In-Place) functionalities, minimizing downtime and ensuring compliance with food safety standards. Customization options are available, allowing configurations to meet specific processing requirements, supported by Linde’s engineering expertise.
Benefits
- Enhances product consistency and quality by maintaining precise temperature control throughout processing.
- Increases efficiency by reducing bacterial growth, extending shelf life, and preserving flavors.
- Minimizes operational costs with automated controls and reduced manual labor requirements.
- Supports diverse processing needs with customizable configurations for various food production types.
- Ensures compliance with food safety regulations through CIP functionalities and robust material construction.
- Applications
- Liquid foods,Bakery,Produce,Red meat and pork,Seafood,Soups,Animal proteins,Dough,Bouillons,Agricultural products,Fruit and vegetable purées,Cooked sauces,Custards,Purées,Gravies,Pumpable products,Beverages,Baked goods,Fruit fillings,Specialty beverages,Poultry,Prepared foods
- End products
- Fresh vegetables,Chicken bouillon,Smoothies,Fruit salads,Herbal teas,Pork chops,Chicken breasts,Muffins,Cream cheese,Beef gravy,Croissants,Yogurt,Alfredo sauce,Pizza dough,Tomato soup,Vanilla custard,Sausages,Mango purée,Carbonated soda,Apple pie filling,Milkshakes,Vegetable soup,Bread loaves,Minced beef,Pre-packaged ready meals,Packaged juices,Fresh fish fillets,Lobster meat
- Steps before
- Mixing,Grinding,Heating,Preparation,Ingredient Transfer
- Steps after
- Packaging,Further Processing,Shipping,Distribution,Storage
- Input ingredients
- liquid nitrogen,carbon dioxide,ingredients,meats,poultry,seafood,flour,dough,sauces,soups,custards,fruit fillings,purées,gravy,raw food products,baked goods
- Output ingredients
- chilled ingredients,chilled meats,chilled poultry,chilled seafood,chilled dough,chilled sauces,chilled soups,chilled custards,chilled fruit fillings,chilled purées,chilled gravy,frozen or packed food products,preserved quality and texture,ready for further processing,ready for packaging
- Market info
- Linde is known for industrial gas production and engineering. It has a strong reputation for providing cutting-edge gas and process solutions across various industries, emphasizing safety, reliability, and innovation in its engineered-to-order equipment offerings.
- Chilling temperature
- Variable based on product requirements
- Cryogen type
- Liquid nitrogen / Carbon dioxide
- Cooling time
- Rapid,application specific
- Automation
- PLC-controlled
- Temperature control
- Precise,system-specific
- Injection method
- Bottom/Inline cryogen injection
- Batch vs. continuous
- Batch and continuous operation
- Equipment material
- Stainless steel
- Valve-nozzle assembly
- Fail-close,self-cleaning
- Cooling cycle control
- Automated on-demand
- Automation level
- Manual / PLC / SCADA
- Batch vs. continuous operation
- Batch / Inline Continuous
- CIP/SIP
- Not specified
- Energy efficiency
- Not specified
- Density/particle size
- 0.5–2.5 g/cm³ / 50–1000 µm
- Heat sensitivity
- Yes
- Viscosity
- Low to High
- Container size and shape
- Varied
- Foaming
- High Risk
- Temperature control
- Precision Required
- Particle size
- Consistent
- Bacterial growth control
- Critical
- Product uniformity
- Essential
- Chill rate
- Rapid
- Mix temperature consistency
- ±1°C
- Discharge method
- CO2 snow dispense
- Compact footprint
- Compact,modular design
- Control panel type
- PLC controlled
- Chilling method
- Cryogenic gas injection
- Injection type
- Bottom-injection system
- Integration possibilities
- Batch / Continuous Mixing Systems
- Valve-nozzle assembly type
- Stainless steel,inline,fail-close
- Nozzle closing mechanism
- Flush-close
- Cooling system type
- Cryogen injection (liquid N2 or CO2)
- Discharge method
- CO2 snow / Liquid cooling